How to Pronounce Verge

To pronounce "verge", say VERG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /vɜːd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/vɜːd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “verge”

"verge" has 2 syllables: verg-e. It rhymes with scourge and surge, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: virge — easy to mix up when writing.

What does verge mean?

noun

  1. A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger.
  2. An edge or border.

Words that rhyme with verge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgeurgedirgeemergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurgesplurge

Related words

sceptrethresholdwandbrinksceptereveattendantitem

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verge"?▾

"Verge" has 2 syllables: verg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "verge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "verge" is /vɜːd͡ʒ/.

What does "verge" mean?▾

Verge: A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger.

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